David Lloyd Hampton Golf Course

Had some time to kill so booked a quick 9 holes. The app charged me twice for the privilege, but that’s another story. I was greeted by a starter, which is definitely a step up as when I previously played there were golfers carrying clubs in a plastic shopping bag and possessing zero etiquette or even basic manners. The fairways are dead, but so are many courses after the summer drought. The greens are ok but some are showing signs of disease in places. The tee boxes are clearly not divotted or dressed in any way. The entire course is suffering from lack of maintenance. I would assume they are seriously understaffed. The land is flat and easy walking. There are a couple of interesting holes. The Pace of play was very slow, mainly due to a couple who were clearly learning the game. They proceeded to take a minimum of 3 tee shots each on every hole. So, no knowledge of basic etiquette. I guess it’s not their fault if nobody has told them. So, to summarise. Not for experienced golfers but great for beginners just starting their golf journey. If you are learning you should try this course.Its great value for money and a veered upgrade than playing pitch and putt courses.

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The course management really needs to ensure that only appropriate and respectful players are allowed on the course.

During my visit, my son and I were subjected to unacceptable behaviour from another golfer. He became extremely aggressive, swearing and shouting at us because he felt we were playing too slowly. I calmly offered to let him play through, but instead of accepting, he continued swearing and even threatened to hit me.

To make matters worse, he then teed off while my son and I were walking away, putting both of us in direct danger. This was completely irresponsible and unacceptable behaviour.

What makes this particularly disappointing is that my son is new to golf and is just starting to enjoy the game. As a beginner, he will naturally play at a slower pace while he learns. This experience was upsetting and has left a very negative impression on what should have been an enjoyable introduction to the sport.

Course played very well, greens were a little unkempt tbh.

By far the thing that let this course down was the ground staff, we played at 11am and had to endure the cutting of the fairways with the driver literally coming within feet of us whilst taking our shots. He even parked himself in the centre of the fairway when we were teeing off, I felt this was unacceptable

Shame spoilt a good day.

Played mid-March 2026 in a gale - the course was in good condition for the time of year, greens not too slow and fairly true, not much run on the fairways.

For a quick 9 holes on a difficult track, can't fault it, but beware, it's unlikely there'll be anyone in the 'pro-shop' so there won't be trolleys for hire.

It seemed as if we were playing on a mud patch everywhere you’ve looked as pure mud, the greens but woven with water and the fairways were non-existent the tea boxes we’re just toughs of grass where Marcus had been randomly placed. overall it was a truly horrific experience. I would not recommend unless you want to be covered in mud like a pig at the end..

The layout is good and challenging for a high handicapper, but no staff and the tees, fairways and greens a bit rough, even for the time of year.

Nice course but David Lloyd not investing in the overall condition of the course.

I’ll get the bad out of the way. The pace of play was slow, a four ball in front seemingly playing two balls each and they were wayward. The greens had noticeable weed growth although I found them to be reasonably true

The good side was the excellent value, £15 for 9 holes which I enjoyed way more than nearby Strawberry Hill which is a tenner more and won’t take bookings less than 24 hours in advance, which I couldn’t do this time as it was a spur of the moment thing.

The layout is good a mix of par 3, 4 and 5 holes, again better than SH which is mainly par 3’s and the odd par 4.

Will definitely play again

Fairways have been left barren and the greens are unplayable, full of weeds. I’ve asked for a refund but not heard anything yet.

Super tight lies as to be expected for the weather, greens and tee boxes however not bad and for the price it’s not a bad round. Played 9 holes round twice and BOTH times got stuck behind groups with basically no idea how to behave on a course and the pace of play was soooooo bad

It was ok.

Greens a bit ropey but ive seen worse.

Tees a bit messy but that was expected.

Good value for money.

Lots of dog-walkers around with some dogs leaving token gestures near teeboxes. Not pleasant bit its public land.

Few testing holes for better players. They all were for me as Im so bad at the moment.

Would i go back? Sure yez I would.

Bit rough and ready but for a quick 9 holes or 18 give it a try.

I really enjoy this course, great for practicing beginners. i try to go as regular as I can, staff from David Lloyd is very friendly. Will definitely return